Century Seasons: Space Music of John Serrie

Jonn Serrie | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 6, 2000)
• Original Release Date: June 6, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Miramar
• ASIN: B00004T8ZH
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #208,784 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Gentle, The Night

2. Deep Mystery

3. The Tachyon Directive

4. Starport Indra

5. Century Seasons

6. Tingri Maiden

7. The Legacy

8. The Far River

9. Welcome Home

Disc: 2

1. Andromeda Dream

2. Continuum

3. Aftervisions

4. The Century Princess

5. Land of Lyss

6. The Straights of Madigann

7. Glyder

8. The Ancient of Days

9. The Last Secret

Customer Reviews

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Glossy and smooth and soo relaxing., September 20, 2000

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K. N. Nelson (California, USA) - See all my reviews
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Jonn Serrie is my favorite of all space musicians. I first encountered his music at the Flandrau Planetarium in Tucson. After the show I raced to the gift counter for information on the soundtrack which lead me to the local open-all-night record store to purchase his CD "And the Stars go with you" played that night. Century Seasons is a glossy and seamless compilation of futuristic music from his many CDs. "Gentle the Night" and "The Far River", are two fabulous songs from the above named album and are included in this collection.

It is difficult to select the best of anything for that is always subjective, however, one of my favorites the gorgeous "Blue Lumia" from his album Ixlandia is not included here and that is the singular disappointment that I have on this otherwise perfect showcase of his vast talent and imagination.

On side one song 6 "Tingri Maiden", from his album Tingri, is so soothing that it can melt any and all stress and leave one feeling smoothly relaxed, uplifted and happy at the same time. On side two my favorite is song 7, "Glyder" from his excellent album FlightPath that is guaranteed to knock you out if you are ready for sleep. The final two songs are "Ancient of Days" and "The Last Secret" from his CD Midsummer Century and they are stunningly gorgeous.

Listening to Jonn's music is so effortless that one may find oneself suddenly floating on his shimmering, glassy sounds and drifting into a deeply meditative space. His greatest talent is to create a beautifully textured, melodic, ambient place where one can take a deep breath along with those he creates with his airy synthesizers and simply be. These are moments to treasure when, released from the need to concentrate on anything, one is embraced with feelings of pure bliss.

He sprinkles a variety of special effects here and there adding glitter and sparkle like the stars that he invites you to imagine seeing with his sound paintings. His soundscapes are both rich and sparse, near and far and never, ever, boring.

Reading his personal statements in the CD booklet for this album it is apparent that Jonn is a deeply spiritual man. This essence is very clearly expressed in his music. One can sense that he has, if only in imagination, actually touched the stars for his musical vision is so otherworldly.

Serrie imparts this exquisite sense of wonder and release in his music. It is there for those moments when stress overamps one's ability to cope and the need to escape for awhile is urgent. Jonn's way is a very cool way to let it all go and deeply relax.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Come fly with Jonn...., June 13, 2000

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Richard F. Jones (East Aurora, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Century Seasons: Space Music of John Serrie (Audio CD)

As soon as my copy of "Century Seasons" arrived, I put it into my CD player and spent the next two hours in heaven. Jonn's latest release is a compilation of pieces Jonn has released on previous albums along with two new pieces. One, "Andromeda Dream" was composed just for this CD. The other, "Deep Mystery" is from a new CD called "Lumia Nights" that will be released soon. But the important thing about "Century Seasons" is that it is a masterfull work of editing where each song blends with the next allowing for uninterrupted listening enjoyment. If you are new to Jonn's music, get this double CD set first to see what everyone else already knows .. Jonn sets your musical spirit free to fly to the limits of your imagination!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great compilation of all his work!!, June 14, 2001

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This review is from: Century Seasons: Space Music of John Serrie (Audio CD)

I've been a "space music" fan since the early 80s. I've got most of the popular artists from Shultze to Kitaro, but Jonn Serrie is my favorite! I've got all his albums except his Christmas recording. In my opinion, he's the true space music musician. He being a pilot and having written ambient music for planetariums-his work represents the closest one can get to audible "in your mind's eye" space flight!! His harmonies and transitions from major to minor keys are elixer to the soul! His work is very esoteric and soothing. My favorite piece is Stratos from his first album, And The Stars Go With You. Unfortunately, it's not on this release. This release is a compilation of the best of his other work plus two new pieces. With Jonn's music, one can day dream, night dream or have as a background in any setting! So don't delay. Purchase this album from perhaps the greatest of all the "new age" artists!! Then get comfortable. Put your cares and woes in "neutral". Put your mind on autopilot and cruise!!